Veterinary Surgeon

About the position

Welcome to Shenfield! This impressive first opinion practice in the heart of popular Brentwood in Essex is looking for an additional veterinary surgeon to join their experienced clinical team.

Shenfield has a large caseload of surgical and medical cases. The role requires a vet confident in all routine general practice (GP) surgery.

The practice features ultrasound and K Laser facilities.

You will be part of a highly experienced team with multiple registered veterinary nurses and support colleagues, and a part time senior vet. A dedicated regional manager and a regional head vet provide clinical and managerial support.

Working hours and flexibility

The position offers flexible options: either a full time vet over four days, or two part time vets, with a single full day of sole charge. The role includes a 1:4 Saturday rotation, a 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation, 1-2 bank holidays per year, and inclusion in the last resort on call rotation.

Onboarding

During an initial induction period you will spend a day in hospital to meet the team and become familiar with the surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations, thoroughly examine all pets presented and make management and treatment recommendations based on best practice, evidence, and GVG protocols.
• Perform GP surgery on cases as appropriate and within personal competence and limitations of overnight care.
• Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure pets' histories are comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
• Refer cases in a timely manner when unable to undertake a case, first to a GVG Hospital.
• Help maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.

What we offer

The salary band for this position depends on prior experience and allows room for growth: £45,000 to £72,000 (full time equivalent based on 40 hours per week).

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rated if part time)
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget each year plus up to 5 days of paid CPD leave (pro rated if part time)
• Private medical healthcare insurance with Bupa
• Colleague introduction reward (for the introduction of vets and RVNs)
• 24 hour employee assistance programme
• Medical cashback plan - refunds on routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician and chiropractic fees.
• Professional membership fees covered

About us

In 2022 we celebrated our 70th anniversary and now have 46 branches, three hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues, and our forward looking approach means we have introduced a colleague forum to listen to peers, as well as monthly town hall meetings with the board of directors, real time updates and live Q&A polls to ensure we are making the right, collaborative decisions. All senior managers are mental health first aid trained and we offer wellness plans for all new starters.